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Janet Alcorn

@janetalcorn.bsky.social

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Author (crime fiction, horror, and romance), librarian, gardener, very amateur photographer, 80s rocker chick. I write and I grow things. http://janetalcorn.com. Sign up for my newsletter to get a free story.

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

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I'm doing my first-ever giveaway to newsletter subscribers! To be entered to win a copy of the 2022 Deathlehem holiday horror anthology, which includes my short story, "The Fine Print," subscribe to my newsletter (janetalcorn.com/newsletter/) (sorry, I can only ship to the US)

Cover of 'Twas the Fright Before Christmas in Deathlehem

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 42m

James Clear shared this quote in his newsletter this week, and it really resonated with me. I'm a bit of an introvert, but I also know I need other people. This quote is a great reminder that if we don't want to be lonely, we have to put forth effort to be in community.

X post from Divya Venn: "Being annoyed is the price you pay for community. It means having guests when you'd rather be alone. It means letting someone live with you even when they get on your nerves. It means showing up for events that you'd rather not go to. It means turning the other cheek.

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Jared Wayne Gifford @jaredwaynegifford.bsky.social · 4h

#WritingCommunity Don't mock a genre simply because it's not for you.
This is the reason we have multiple genres, because there's literally something for everyone.

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 1d

Roses and herbs in my Central Valley, CA garden #gardening #flowers #herbs

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 1d

I’m so sorry.

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 1d

I want to believe that, but his base will just put their fingers in their ears and screech, “Fake news.” That will provide cover for the Rs who hate Trump but like his policies to claim there’s doubt and stick with him.

I hate how pessimistic I’ve become.

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 2d

Great post listing some wonderful mystery/crime fiction short stories. Several of these are going on my reading list. #mysteries #CrimeFiction
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Great New Reads From the Short Mystery Fiction Society

About Shortmystery, genre insight from every perspective: reading, writing, revising, submitting, editing, publishing, and publicity.

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

I hope you get tons of people! I'm doing a public reading on 10/18 as part of a literary festival, and I'll also be happy if anyone attends.

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

Hang in there. From what I hear, low attendance at signings is all too common.

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

That should be *former* coworkers. Stupid autocorrect.

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

Yep! Also the thought of de-icing them in a cold climate.

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

October = time for the annual changing of the socks. Out go the ankle socks, in come the (fun) crew socks. These were a gift from first coworkers at a time when I truly felt like the ringmaster of a shit show.

Pair of grey socks with green stripes and orange heels and toes and text reading, “Ringmaster of the Shit Show.”

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Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken @papawoof.bsky.social · 5d

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 4d

Better late than never, my October #IWSG post is up. It's about my favorite thing I've written, a short story called "Walk Me Home" that was inspired by a terrifying real-life experience.
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Papa Woof und Krampus und Bleaken @papawoof.bsky.social · 13d

Daily Reminder: You’re allowed to be happy for no reason. Start now.

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wokeasfuck.bsky.social @wokeasfuck.bsky.social · Aug 19

Margaret Mead, the renowned anthropologist, proposed that the first sign of civilization is not a grand societal structure, but rather the care for a vulnerable individual, specifically evidenced by a healed femur bone.

Civilization was founded on empathy and compassion, well before modern religion

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OldDudeFella @olddudefella.bsky.social · 13d

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 13d

Behold the language choices from the online patient registration form I just filled out for a new doctor. I *so* wanted to choose Middle English, then rock up to the reception desk on appointment day with, "Waes hail, I am heir for to se the doctour."

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aj @strawberry.posts.love · 13d

be the joy and whimsy you wish to see in the world

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sher12.bsky.social @sher12.bsky.social · 14d

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Authors Publish | Magazine for Creative Writers @authorspublish.com · 14d

Canadian literary journals accepting poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and more.
#Writing #SubmissionCall #LitMag #Poetry #ShortStory #Nonfiction

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» Fifteen Wonderful Canadian Literary Journals

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 13d

Exactly!

Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 14d

Love this combo of colors and textures!

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Janet Alcorn @janetalcorn.bsky.social · 14d

Ooh, that’s a brilliant idea!